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RCIA stands for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. The UCCC offers an RCIA program from September to April each year. Participants are usually welcomed into the Catholic Church and receive the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation and First Holy Communion at the Easter Vigil, which is celebrated the Saturday evening before Easter Sunday.

There is no cost, and you need not be a university student or a member of the UCCC. You also need not start attending in September. All are welcome, and anyone can join at any time!

When:September 19, 2017, to February 24, 2018

Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 pm

(no meetings October 31 and December 19 and 26, 2017; January 2 and 9 and February 20, 2018)

February 25 to April 15, 2018

Sundays, 5 to 6:30 pm, followed by Holy Mass at 7 pm

(no meeting April 1, 2018)

Special Dates

Ash Wednesday Mass, February 14, 2018

Rite of Election TBA

Chrism Mass Monday, March 26, 2018

Holy Thursday Mass, March 29, 2018

Good Friday Service, March 30, 2018

Easter Vigil Mass Saturday, March 31, 2018

Where:U of C Lounge, St. Pius X Catholic Church, 2424 24 Avenue NW

(enter the back of the church building from the small parking lot between the church and the hall)

Frequently asked questions:

What is RCIA?

a program of Christian formation based on the Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic Church

short presentations followed by discussion

an opportunity to ask questions, to share your faith, and to encounter Jesus Christ

Who may attend?

those who want to receive Baptism, Confirmation, or First Holy Communion

those who want to rediscover their Catholic faith

those who want to learn more about Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church

What topics do you cover?

human reason and divine revelation

God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit

Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition

the Pope, Mary, and the Saints

the seven Sacraments and prayer

Catholic moral and social teaching

Do I have to become Catholic?

you are free to decide if you want to receive the Sacraments that apply to your situation

you may stop attending at any time, no questions asked

Do I need a sponsor?

you can start attending without a sponsor

you will need a sponsor by January if you decide you want to receive the Sacraments at the Easter Vigil

we will explain who can and cannot be your sponsor

we will help you find a sponsor, so you need not worry about finding one on your own